How To Fix EHPRC_CPM_TASK188 - You are not authorized to read documents; contact system administrator

SAP Error Message - Details

• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: EHPRC_CPM_TASK - Messages for Tracker

• Message number: 188

• Message text: You are not authorized to read documents; contact system administrator

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK188 - You are not authorized to read documents; contact system administrator ?

  The SAP error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK188 indicates that a user does not have the necessary authorization to read documents in the system. This typically occurs in environments where document management or specific data access is controlled through user roles and authorizations.
  Cause:
  
  Missing Authorizations: The user does not have the required authorization objects assigned to their user profile to access the documents.
  Role Configuration: The roles assigned to the user may not include the necessary permissions for document reading.
  Document Management Settings: The document management system (DMS) settings may restrict access based on user roles or document types.
  User Profile Issues: The user profile may not be correctly set up or may have been modified, leading to loss of access rights.
  
  Solution:
  
  
  Check User Authorizations:
  
  Use transaction code SU53 immediately after encountering the error to see which authorization check failed. This will provide insight into what specific authorization is missing.
  Alternatively, you can use transaction SU01 to view the user’s roles and authorizations.
  
  
  
  Review Role Assignments:
  
  Check the roles assigned to the user in transaction PFCG. Ensure that the roles include the necessary authorization objects for document access (e.g., S_DOKU_DIS for document display).
  If the roles do not include the required authorizations, you may need to modify the role or assign a different role that has the necessary permissions.
  
  
  
  Consult with System Administrator:
  
  If you do not have the necessary access to modify roles or authorizations, contact your system administrator or security team. Provide them with the error message and any relevant details from the SU53 transaction.
  
  
  
  Testing:
  
  After adjustments are made, have the user log out and log back in to ensure that the new authorizations take effect. Test the access again to confirm that the issue is resolved.
  
  
  
  Related Information:
  
  
  Authorization Objects: Familiarize yourself with the relevant authorization objects that control document access in SAP. Common objects include:
  
  S_DOKU_DIS: Document display authorization.
  S_DOKU_CHA: Document change authorization.
  
  
  
  SAP Notes: Check for any relevant SAP Notes that may address specific issues related to document access and authorizations.
  
  
  Documentation: Review SAP documentation on user roles and authorizations to understand how to properly configure access rights.
  
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to resolve the authorization issue related to the error message EHPRC_CPM_TASK188.